
World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today. Host: Prof. Mat... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 109 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In today’s episode we continue our exploration of the life and times of Erwin Rommel, as he is sent to North Africa and his reputation grows.
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In today’s episode, we’ll take a closer look at one of the most famous, mythologized and lionized figures of the war – the Desert Fox, Erwin Rommel.
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In today’s episode, we return to the Egyptian and Libyan desert, as both the British Commonwealth and the Axis gear up for several dramatic campaigns in the second half of 1941.
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In today’s episode, we’ll visit the warm and sandy expanses of the Libyan desert, for the back-and-forth campaigns of 1941 and the controversial performance of the so-called Desert Fox.
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You do exactly what your intro says. Thank you for our continuing education. BTW… I grew up on a military base outside of Stuttgart Germany. Because of the location, I was taught the southern dialect. Northern Germans make fun of my accent all the time. I just say, “Mox Nix!”
Thanks to Jessie and Mathias for brining us this excellent perspectives on often controversial and entrenched myths around WWII.
I’ve listened to a lot of WW2 podcasts and this one is a standout. For me it is the right balance of broad overview, in depth analysis, and individual stories. Being founded in debunking myth is great - and resisting cliché is part of that. They are both knowledgeable obviously but transmit their knowledge in a relatable and clear way. A standout !
This is a fascinating in-depth podcast with a lot of information. I don’t think you’ll get other places. I love their balanced view of things and especially how they point out the myths that have been accepted in the study of World War II. Their depth of knowledge is amazing and they both play very well off each other. This is a must listen or view podcast for anybody who’s a fan of World War II!
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This show offers rigorous, dual-perspective World War II analysis, consistently unpacking myths and re-examining familiar events from both Allied and Axis viewpoints. Episodes span campaigns from North Africa to Berlin, with a penchant for operational detail, causes-and-effects reasoning, and thoughtful discussions about leadership, logistics, propaganda, and the human dimension of war. The hosts' interplay—grounded scholarship from a public historian and strategic curiosity from a professional military scholar—helps listeners see contested narratives in a nuanced light. A standout is the sustained commitment to debunking clichés while connecting battlefield outcomes to broader political and social contexts, enhanced by occasional on-site e... more
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